James A. Novetzke

James A. Novetzke, a long time native of Stockton, CA, went to be with the Lord in Heaven on March

15, 2013, at the age of 74. He was born on

February 4, 1939 at St. Joseph's Hospital to the late Frances

and Arthur W. Novetzke, Sr. He will join his little brother Fredrick who he loved and missed very much.

James is survived by his

loving wife of 44 years, Andrea Novetzke. And is also survived by his children, son Robert Novetzke and daughter Tammy Kelley of Stockton, his twin brother Arthur W. Novetzke, Jr. of Lodi, CA, 5 grandchildren and many nephews, nieces and friends.

James received an honorable discharge from the National Guard after having served from 1956 to 1965. He was employed as a mechanic with SUSD where he retired following an injury. Before going to work for SUSD he had worked as a truck driver and PCP Transportation, Harry's Trucking and Speedy Trucking.

In his younger years James enjoyed fishing, bow hunting and regular hunting. He also was a gunslinging cowboy in Columbia in 1967 and 1968. He was pistol chairman for Manteca Sportsman's Club from 1991 to 1992 and also a life time member. He also belonged to Delta Coin Club for 22 years. Later in life his hobbies included building model trains and remote control airplanes.